Proverbs 21:22-26

Tree of Life Version

²² A wise person scales the city of warriors
and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and tongue
keeps his soul out of troubles.

²⁴ A proud and haughty man
—Mocker is his name—
acts with overbearing pride.

²⁵ A slacker’s craving will kill him,
because his hands refuse to work.
²⁶ All day long he craves greedily,
yet the righteous one gives and does not hold back.